Swan numbers have begun to recover on the Thames, after a couple of years of worrying decline, according to an annual royal ...

Each summer, a centuries-old royal tradition unfolds on the River Thames. But today, ‘Swan Upping’, as it’s known, is about ...

Three royals sisters are enjoying an idyllic summer break at their family's pretty castle, filled with special memories.

Swan Upping will start in Sunbury Lock and finish at Abingdon Bridge in Oxfordshire on 18 July. The historic event, which dates back to the 12th century, happens every year with ceremonially dressed ...

Dan Kitwood - Getty Images Another real office, this one remains very much part of the royal household. It was created in 1993 when one post—the Keeper of the Swans—was divided into two roles.

“Swans are large birds that weigh up to 15 kilograms [33 pounds],” Barber went on. “They have a wingspan of approximately 2.5 meters [8.2 feet], so they are a very large bird to deal with.

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It used to be a way of seeing how many swans were around that might eventually grace the royal banquet table, but these days the ancient English tradition of swan-upping, a census of the birds, is ...

The traditional "swan upping" search finds more positive news about swans on the Thames this year.

By Reuters July 15, 20141:50 PM UTCUpdated ago By Edward Baran ...